Skin-lightening is still common practice in many African countries. In Senegal, the number of women with severe skin conditions is increasing at an alarming rate. Doctors are concerned that many are pre-disposing themselves to skin cancer.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Mariental Municipality says it did not intend to promote illegal land grabbing when it installed water taps in informal settlements a few months ago. The idea, he says, is to gradually offer inhabitants basic services, as funds permit.
Welwitschias coach Lyn Jones is confident that the team is earmarked for great things this year, despite opening their Supersport Rugby Challenge on the wrong foot last weekend. Speaking at a press briefing in Windhoek today, Lyn Jones accompanied by JP Nel, briefed the media on what happened in the weekend’s opening game’s defeat, resulting […]
The Namibia Football Players Union (NAFPU) is concerned about the contracts of players that are partaking in the Debmarine Namibia Cup. Established in 2007, the Namibia Football Players Union’s mission is to protect the employment rights of football players in the country. The Union’s President, Lolo Goraseb, says they are worried about those who are […]
The government has urged people to be patient, as plans are being reviewed for easing the current high prevalence of human-wildlife conflict. The Deputy-Minister of Environment and Tourism, Tommy Nambahu, is travelling with Vice-President Nickey Iyambo’s delegation, in the Kavango East and West regions. They visited Green Scheme irrigation projects, where communities in both regions, […]
Some vendors and small to medium enterprise owners are calling for financial help to boost their businesses. Their call was specifically made to private institutions and the government.
The illegal strike by over 300 Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine workers affiliated to the Mineworkers’ Union of Namibia (MUN), ended with workers returning to their posts on Friday morning. This was confirmed by the union’s Rosh Pinah branch chairperson, Allen Kalumbu.
The Karibib Municipality raised more than N$115 000 on Friday to host the fourth Travel and Tourism Fair next month. More than 15 000 people live in Karibib, a town strategically located in the Erongo Region.
A number of car wash owners whose businesses were closed following the operation of shutting illegal businesses by the City Police earlier this year, have reopened their businesses without meeting the requirements set by City of Windhoek. However, some have done their best to meet those requirements, increasing the number of legal car washes in […]
Executive Chairperson of National Youth Council, Mandela Kapere is worried that the current trend of under funding of art institutions and lack of support for artists undermines art in Namibia. Speaking at a media briefing while introducing the National Youth Week currently underway, with workshops on media and art, Kapere said the youth council decided […]
